Karli - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Karli is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Rajpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karli is 423841. The village covers a total geographical area of 331 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Karli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Junagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karli

According to the 2011 Census, Karli village had a total population of 1,640 people, including 821 males and 819 females, living in 406 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.70%, with male literacy at 69.73% and female literacy at 41.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karli

Karli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Karli

Karli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Karli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Karli is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karli village are given below:

FAQs about Karli